Friday, November 16th, 2018
Govt to present comprehensive plan after showing its 100-day achievements: PM
ISLAMABAD, NOV 16 (DNA) – Prime Minister Imran Khan Friday said the government will soon unveil a comprehensive programme before the nation showing its 100-day achievements for future course of action in education, health, poverty alleviation and other vital sectors. Talking to a delegation of columnists in Islamabad, the Prime Minister said the first hundred days report assumes a significant importance in any government as it informs the people about government’s direction and future course of action. The Prime Minister said his government inherited a huge deficit of current and fiscal accountRead More
President urges students to prepare themselves for future challenges
RAWALAKOT, NOV 16 (DNA) – Sardar Masood Khan, President of Azad Jammu and Kashmir has urged the students to prepare themselves for the challenges of the future in a competitive world and to contribute in the national development of the country. He expressed these views while addressing as chief guest at third convocation of the University of Poonch Rawalakot on Friday. The ceremony was also addressed by Vice Chancellor University of Poonch, Professor Dr. Muhammad Rasool Jan, Vice Chancellor Women University Bagh, Professor Dr. Muhammad Halim Khan and Registrar of theRead More
Court seeks another extension to wind up Sharif’s references
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (DNA): An accountability court on Friday sought another extension from the Supreme Court to wrap-up the under trial two corruption references against Nawaz Sharif. Judge Arshad Malik in his letter to the registrar of the apex court stated, “the ongoing trial against Nawaz Sharif in Al-Azizia and Flagship Investment references is near to its end. It is not possible to complete the trial as per the deadline given by the top court thus more time should be granted.” “The suspect is recording his statement in the Al-AziziaRead More
CJP takes notice of minister’s brawl with PIA officials
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (DNA): Chief Justice of Pakistan (CJP) Mian Saqib Nisar on Friday took notice of Gilgit-Baltistan Tourism Minister Fida Khan’s brawl with Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) officials at the New Islamabad Airport. He directed the minister and relevant official of the airport to appear at the apex court’s Lahore registry tomorrow (Saturday). A day earlier, Gilgit Baltistan ministers including Tourism Minister Fida Khan and Law Minister Advocate Aurangzeb set fire to their coats at the airport and entered into a spat with PIA officials after a Gilgit-bound flightRead More
Power companies to ensure 100% recovery of current billing
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (DNA): Minister for Power Division, Omer Ayub Khan has directed the six power Distribution Companies to ensure hundred percent recovery of current electricity billing amounting to over eighty three billion rupees for betterment of liquidity of power sector. He issued the directive at a meeting of the power division in Islamabad Friday. Federal Secretary Power Division Irfan Ali, officials of PEPCO, CEOs of DISCOs concerned and other officials of Power Division attended the meeting. The Minister also directed the CEOs to eliminate theft and illegal hooking ofRead More
Int’l Seerat-un-Nabi (SAWW) Conference from Tuesday
ISLAMABAD, Nov 16 (DNA): Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony, Dr. Noorul Haq Qadri has said a two day International Seerat-un-Nabi (SAWW) Conference will be held in Islamabad on 20th and 21st of this month on the occasion of Eid Milad-un-Nabi (SAWW). Addressing a news conference in Islamabad Friday evening, the Minister said opening session of the conference will be chaired by Prime Minster Imran Khan whereas President Dr. Arif Alvi will preside the closing session on second day of the event. The Minister for ReligiousRead More